How old are the homes in McRae, AR?

Name: Age of homes in McRae, AR, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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53.8% (±19.1 points) of the homes in McRae, AR were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.9% were built before 1940.

12.8% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 53.8% (±19.1 points)
Built before 1940: 6.9%
Built 2010 or later: 12.8%

When the homes in McRae were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	McRae	White County	Arkansas	United States
2020 or later	1.3% (±1.8 points)	1.4%	2.1%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	11.5% (±9.1 points)	12.5%	12.1%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	12.8% (±7.7 points)	19.5%	16.0%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	18.4% (±10.3 points)	21.3%	16.0%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	2.3% (±2.8 points)	12.8%	14.2%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	15.7% (±13.9 points)	17.4%	16.8%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	22.0% (±10.4 points)	6.6%	9.6%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	4.6% (±3.1 points)	4.5%	5.9%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	4.6% (±5.4 points)	2.0%	3.2%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	6.9% (±4.9 points)	2.0%	4.1%	11.7%

In McRae, the share of homes built before 1980 is higher than in White County (32.5%).

It is not measurably different from Arkansas (39.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).

In White County, McRae ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 242 of 516.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (38.1%) and the share built before 1980 (53.8%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near McRae

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McRae
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
McRae	—	53.8% (±19.1 points)	—
Garner	3.3 mi	27.3% (±56.9 points)	Not measurably different
Beebe	5.1 mi	22.6% (±8.5 points)	Lower
Higginson	8.5 mi	47.7% (±18.4 points)	Not measurably different
Ward	10 mi	9.2% (±5.5 points)	Lower
Searcy	10 mi	37.9% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Griffithville	10 mi	75.7% (±31.6 points)	Not measurably different
Austin	12 mi	5.0% (±5.4 points)	Lower
Kensett	12 mi	66.0% (±15.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beebe, AR (22.6%), Ward, AR (9.2%), Austin, AR (5.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across White County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
1	Griffithville	75.7% (±31.6 points)
2	Bald Knob	67.6% (±12.7 points)
3	Kensett	66.0% (±15.8 points)
4	Georgetown	62.1% (±39.3 points)
5	Letona	56.0% (±24.6 points)
6	West Point	55.0% (±59.3 points)
7	McRae	53.8% (±19.1 points)
8	Bradford	51.0% (±16.9 points)
9	Pangburn	48.9% (±16.2 points)
10	Higginson	47.7% (±18.4 points)
11	Judsonia	41.7% (±13.1 points)
12	Russell	39.4% (±38.8 points)
13	Searcy	37.9% (±4.3 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in White County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about McRae

How old are most homes in McRae?

53.8% of homes in McRae, AR were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in McRae need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 38.1% and 53.8% of homes in McRae were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in McRae?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McRae city, Arkansas

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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